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Taverna Kosta and Dina
Pikris, ancient village

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Well hidden among olive groves and cascading hills you will find the village of Pikris, not far from the foothills of "Psiloritis" (the tall one) or Mount Ida. Almost unaffected by tourism and time, this small, fertile village-hamlet lies aprox. 9 kms in-land South-east of Rethymnon.

Check the location         Map of area         Pictures from Pikris
 
The hamlet is characterized by the Venetian period and has the special charms of the period with narrow alleys and heaps of exciting ruins, buildings and portals. The hamlet has a taverna and a kafenion, and the road ends in the square.
 
Here are many possibilities for hikes, walks and excursions to the historical monastery of Arkadi and the fascinating excavations near Eleftherna. The history of this hamlet is closely connected to the monastery of Arkadi and many of the villagers where among the heroes of the historical blast in 1866.

Arkadi Monastery

The Taverna
At Taverna tou Kósta you can rent 2 rooms sharing a new bathroom. The rooms also share a sitting room with TV and furnished with local antique furniture from the Birikákis family. Kóstas and Dina will make you feel like part of the family and spoil you with homemade dishes. Dina as a fact makes the worlds best chips.

The rooms have 2 single beds and fridge. There is a possibility of an extra bed. 

Prices in 2007
Prices include all taxes and fees

 36 Euro per night for a double room,
Extra person 18 Euro, Children  3 -14 yrs 50%, the prices include breakfast

Location

Distances:
Airport/port Distance Towns Distance
Heraklion 76 kms Rethymnon 17 kms
Chania 75 kms Chania 77 kms
Rethymnon port 17.5 kms Sandy Beach 7 Kms

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See the pictures from a civil wedding in Pikris

See the pictures from a traditional Cretan baptism

 

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The taverna by the river

A good lunch after the mountain walk

Gregoria and Pandelis's wedding at the little church

Kostas and Dina pamper their guests

From the sitting room at the taverna

 

 

 

 

 

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